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Trump sued by 5 pregnant women, immigrant groups over birthright citizenship
Five pregnant mothers joined with CASA and Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project to file a lawsuit in the United States District Court of Maryland against President Donald Trump in response to his executive order seeking to overturn birthright citizenship.
Marginalized communities disappointed by Trump’s inauguration speech, executive orders
Marginalized groups, including immigrants, non-white people and members of the LGBTQIA+ population expressed displeasure with Donald Trump’s inauguration speech and subsequent issuing of a slew of executive orders.
Documented but scared: Why some adopted from overseas worry about Trump
The Trump presidency creates uncertainty, angst among international adoptees.
Almost no Black Marylanders wanted Trump’s return. Here’s how they’ll spend his Inauguration Day.
In interviews, several Black Marylanders said they are now steering clear of Washington, D.C., and instead practicing service and self-care.
Fearing rights rollback, LGBTQIA+ community takes precautions ahead of Trump presidency
The LGBTQIA+ community anxiously awaits what a Donald Trump presidency will mean for their rights.
Bummed about Baltimore’s brunches? Check out these biscuit sandwich winners
I scoured Baltimore in search of the best biscuit sandwich — the perfect cold-weather bite.
‘Invisible’ but essential: Baltimore’s Black immigrants
And, although there has been an exodus of Black residents from Baltimore in the past decade, its foreign-born Black population has continued to grow.
Syrians with Maryland ties celebrate fall of Assad, brace for what comes next
For people of Syrian descent with Maryland ties, the news of rebels toppling the Assad regime has been met with mixed emotions.
Maryland’s immigrant support groups see a surge in requests following Trump win
In the month following Donald Trump’s presidential win, organizations and advocates representing immigrant populations report a significant uptick in inquiries and calls.
Impact director at Hotel Revival begins job as DEI positions are under attack
As the newly hired Impact Director at Hotel Revival in Mount Vernon, Jasmine Garland begins her role as DEI positions are under attack.
Is a welcoming Maryland ready for an increase in its immigrant populations?
Maryland is preparing for an influx of immigrants looking for less hostile living conditions than in other less-welcoming states
Trump concerns temper immigrant joy at Maryland naturalization ceremony
On a day of joy and accomplishment, there were also concerns as Trump’s campaign has promised to “seal the border and stop the migrant invasion.”
Maryland celebrities dish about the best gifts they have given or received
We asked Maryland celebrities about the best gifts they have given or received.
Maryland women wonder: Will America ever elect a female president?
After loses by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, Maryland women in politics ponder whether they will see a woman president in their lifetime.
They voted to make history with Harris and lost. Black women react to Trump’s victory.
Black women voted to make history supporting Kamala Harris. After her loss, many take it personally.
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